1882 $3 PR53 PCGS. As was the case with proof issues of this era,
some examples entered circulation or were mishandled, ina...

Description

Circulated Proof 1882 Three Dollar

1882 $3 PR53 PCGS. As was the case with proof issues of this
era, some examples entered circulation or were mishandled,
inadvertently or otherwise. Fortunately, the current example saw
limited time in the hands of non-collectors and was rescued for the
sake of posterity. From the minuscule mintage of 76 pieces, perhaps
fewer than half survive in any grade. Numerous small contact marks
are scattered over each side, but the areas protected by the
devices still show deep reflectivity.(Registry
values: N2998) (NGC ID# 28AR, PCGS# 8046)